Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	8 Sep 4:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.